Was insulin shock therapy a viable clinical treatment
Insulin therapy, also known as the Shock Therapy, was first introduced by a psychiatrist, who gained his fame in Poland. Insulin therapy works by injecting a vast amount of insulin into the body to cure or more likely to "soothe" schizophrenia. Insulin shock test was not an ideal clinical treatment based on the movie A Beautiful Mind since "John" does not gain beneficial outcomes from the actual treatment. This therapy is not perfectly safe either. There are possibilities that one could have encounter serious damages in their brain causing the individual to enter a coma, or even worse.
Was John Nash an unusual case, or do you think that many schizophrenic patients can be taught to function in society with without medication?
I think that there are no such thing as "special" cases. I truly think that the time and the efficiency of rehabilitation differs for every individual, and that it is not something you can change, but I certainly think that one can recover without medication. Our human bodies are programmed to function so that everything runs right. Although medications can sometimes fasten the speed of the process, but it doesn't necessarily mean that we need it. John, in the movie, wasn't so unique at all. There are probably many patients who were cured without medication, so that makes him less unusual. John Nash decided that he wanted to become "normal" so he did with the power of his will. I think that patients with schizophrenia should take this character as an example and learn to become mentally stronger.
What are the dangers and/or advantages of this type of treatment (re: insulin shock therapy)?
Insulin Therapy, can cause many different problems and concerns to patience. It can cause one to enter a coma, depression, massive hair loss, and vomiting. It causes one to enter depression probably because of the lack of self confidence that individual is going have after the procedure. Even in the past, these shock therapies were known as the last decision when they had no more hope. It can sooth the illness, but it only lasts 5 year max. would you take the risk?
What is the difference between the treatment of schizophrenia in 1960-1970 and today?
In the past, there were no "safe" medications! As technology developed, doctors came up with medications with less risks, such as: pills, shots, and etc. but back in the days, the shock therapies were out of control. nowadays, doctors came up will pills that can control nerve systems, and stabilize your brain function to reduce the effect of schizo.
What are the various types of schizophrenia? Which would you consider the worst case to have? The least worst? Explain why for each.
Paranoia, Residual, catatonic, disorganized, and undifferentiated. These are the five types of schizo. I wouldnt want to have the one John Nash did in the movie. It was called the paranoid Schizo. You cannot tell whether if it is real or not, You hear things that you aren' t supposed to hear, and you see things that you arent supposed to see. I think that will drive me nuts and eveentually lead me to something serious, at least into depression.
I think that the least worst is the residual because its basically when the symptom has the weakest affect on your mind and body.
What treatments are being pioneered today for schizophrenia?
These days, doctors came up with pills and other medication rather than shock therapies. Much safer, much faster, and less risky. Although the shock therapy has been banned in America, Some Asian and cold countries use it even now. I honestly think that the medication based on the technology nowadays are much safer. In conclusion though, i would have to say that the medication is based on which country your are going to get cured in!
Insulin therapy, also known as the Shock Therapy, was first introduced by a psychiatrist, who gained his fame in Poland. Insulin therapy works by injecting a vast amount of insulin into the body to cure or more likely to "soothe" schizophrenia. Insulin shock test was not an ideal clinical treatment based on the movie A Beautiful Mind since "John" does not gain beneficial outcomes from the actual treatment. This therapy is not perfectly safe either. There are possibilities that one could have encounter serious damages in their brain causing the individual to enter a coma, or even worse.
Was John Nash an unusual case, or do you think that many schizophrenic patients can be taught to function in society with without medication?
I think that there are no such thing as "special" cases. I truly think that the time and the efficiency of rehabilitation differs for every individual, and that it is not something you can change, but I certainly think that one can recover without medication. Our human bodies are programmed to function so that everything runs right. Although medications can sometimes fasten the speed of the process, but it doesn't necessarily mean that we need it. John, in the movie, wasn't so unique at all. There are probably many patients who were cured without medication, so that makes him less unusual. John Nash decided that he wanted to become "normal" so he did with the power of his will. I think that patients with schizophrenia should take this character as an example and learn to become mentally stronger.
What are the dangers and/or advantages of this type of treatment (re: insulin shock therapy)?
Insulin Therapy, can cause many different problems and concerns to patience. It can cause one to enter a coma, depression, massive hair loss, and vomiting. It causes one to enter depression probably because of the lack of self confidence that individual is going have after the procedure. Even in the past, these shock therapies were known as the last decision when they had no more hope. It can sooth the illness, but it only lasts 5 year max. would you take the risk?
What is the difference between the treatment of schizophrenia in 1960-1970 and today?
In the past, there were no "safe" medications! As technology developed, doctors came up with medications with less risks, such as: pills, shots, and etc. but back in the days, the shock therapies were out of control. nowadays, doctors came up will pills that can control nerve systems, and stabilize your brain function to reduce the effect of schizo.
What are the various types of schizophrenia? Which would you consider the worst case to have? The least worst? Explain why for each.
Paranoia, Residual, catatonic, disorganized, and undifferentiated. These are the five types of schizo. I wouldnt want to have the one John Nash did in the movie. It was called the paranoid Schizo. You cannot tell whether if it is real or not, You hear things that you aren' t supposed to hear, and you see things that you arent supposed to see. I think that will drive me nuts and eveentually lead me to something serious, at least into depression.
I think that the least worst is the residual because its basically when the symptom has the weakest affect on your mind and body.
What treatments are being pioneered today for schizophrenia?
These days, doctors came up with pills and other medication rather than shock therapies. Much safer, much faster, and less risky. Although the shock therapy has been banned in America, Some Asian and cold countries use it even now. I honestly think that the medication based on the technology nowadays are much safer. In conclusion though, i would have to say that the medication is based on which country your are going to get cured in!